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0580/11 May/Jun 2023, Question 9: Expand and Simplify

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Simplify the expression 3a − 5b − a − 6b by collecting like terms.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 13a − a = 2a
  2. 2−5b − 6b = −11b
  3. 3= 2a − 11b

Answer2a − 11b

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